There is some encouraging news to share: newly released FBI data on crime in the United States in 2024 shows a sweeping decline in crime across the country, with every majorcategory—both violent and property crime—experiencing drops to levels not seen since the 1960s.

This year, JAN + JANF focused our resources in states where we have the strongest relationships and where we believe have the biggest opportunities for reform in 2025: Arizona, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

We’re thrilled to report that our focused advocacy approach paid off: NINE JAN-supported bills were signed into law!

This month we’re recognizing the critical role employment plays in empowering individuals on their path to success, and building economically resilient communities. At JAN + JANF, we believe robust workforce development must include everyone, including people who are ready to earn their second chance.

Today, Justice Action Network (JAN) applauds the New Mexico Legislature for passing Senate Bill 375, legislation that makes significant improvements to the state’s parole and probation systems. The bill passed both chambers with strong, bipartisan votes.

President Joe Biden announced today that he will commute the sentences of nearly 2,500 individuals serving time for non-violent drug offenses. These individuals were sentenced to decades in prison under disparity in the law that has since been reduced by the passage of the Fair Sentencing Act in 2010 and federal First Step Act in 2018.